Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
East Greenwich, RI
NP
Posted Jun 18
- Unit
- Nurse Practitioner
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- NP
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Rhode Island is $36/hr, across 34 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations on patients
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and conditions
- Develop and implement patient care plans
- Prescribe medications and treatments
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- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as medical imaging and laboratory tests
- Perform various medical procedures, such as complex suturing, incision and drainage, tick removal, foreign body removal, ear lavages, IV insertion and maintenance, EKG with interpretation
- Provide patient education on disease prevention, treatment options, and healthy lifestyle choices
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
- Writing appropriate prescriptions for medical problems
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain patient confidentiality to comply with HIPAA laws
- Utilize electronic medical record systems to document patient encounters and manage patient information
Requirements
- Valid nurse practitioner/physician assistant license in RI
- Certification as a nurse practitioner in the appropriate specialty area (e.g., family practice, pediatrics, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10 coding, and utilization management systems
- Excellent clinical skills and ability to provide high-quality patient care
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments
- Effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
- Must be listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) or become certified within 6 months of employment.
This job description provides an overview of the responsibilities and requirements for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position. The duties section outlines the key responsibilities that the candidate will be expected to perform on a daily basis. The requirements section highlights the necessary qualifications and skills that applicants should possess in order to be considered for the position.
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem Pay: From $75.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty
- Urgent Care
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- Valid nurse practitioner/physician assistant license in RI
- Certification as a nurse practitioner in the appropriate specialty area (e.g., family practice, pediatrics, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10 coding, and utilization management systems
- Excellent clinical skills and ability to provide high-quality patient care
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments
- Effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
- Must be listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) or become certified within 6 months of employment.
Place
- City
- East Greenwich, RI
- State price level
- 2% above the national average
Rhode Island index 102.3, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Atmed Treatment Center, Inc. is a multi-divisional ambulatory healthcare organization based in Johnston, Rhode Island, comprising Atmed Urgent Care, Atmed Primary Care, and Atmed Occupational Medicine. With nearly 40 years of operation and over 40,000 patient visits annually, the organization…
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